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3. Mirror, Mirror

Curious Cases

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Unveiling Enhanced Specular Reflectors

This chapter explores the design and functionality of the Enhanced Specular Reflector (ESR), a multi-layer optical film that enhances display efficiency in mobile devices. It examines how the unique manipulation of thin plastic layers maximizes light output, conserving battery power and improving visual performance. The discussion further details the physics of light reflection, drawing analogies to sound waves, and highlights the advanced applications of mirrors in scientific instruments such as LIGO.

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